Sleep apnea affects some people who snore. The condition causes an individual to struggle to breathe while sleeping or to stop breathing for short periods during the night. If you suspect you or your partner has sleep apnea, you should seek medical treatment. The condition is generally controlled by having the patient wear a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while sleeping. The airways are kept open by the machine.

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